Andres

Dale E. Andres, 62, of Battle Creek, Mich., died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek.

He was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Butler, the son of Joseph and Alice (Gilbert) Andres and was a 1965 graduate of Butler High School.

He worked for 35 years as a computer program analyst at the Federal Center in Battle Creek, retiring in 2004.

On Sept. 28, 1985, Dale Edward Andres was united in marriage to Donna M. Arnold at Pounders Beach on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. In addition to his wife, Donna, Dale is survived by two sons, Chad and Scott; a grandson, Hunter; and a brother, Ronald Andres of Butler.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church and also attended Sonoma United Methodist Church. He was a member at Minges Creek Racquet Club, the Federal Center Men's Golf Club and enjoyed downhill skiing.

<B>ANDRES</B> — At the request of the family, a memorial service for Dale E. Andres, who died Saturday, July 25, 2009, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Tom J. Ott officiating.Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Congregational Church, Sonoma United Methodist Church or the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home</B>, Battle Creek and personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.